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South Ockendon man charged with modern slavery

A MODERN slavery charge has been secured against a man following an investigation led by our anti-drug teams. Our Operation Raptor officers have been continuing...

Lakeside Shopping Centre and Thurrock Council light up orange to launch 16 Days of Activism

THURROCK Council is proud to announce its participation in the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, running to 10 December. The council launched...

New rules for poultry keepers as cases of avian flu rises

THE UK is experiencing a significant rise in cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) among both wild and domestic birds. In response, the...

Local NHS donates nearly 200 digital devices to help local school children get online 

CHILDREN and families across Essex will benefit from nearly 200 NHS devices being given a new lease of life, helping more young people get...

The Giving Tree returns to Bluewater this Christmas

BLUEWATER has announced the return of its popular Giving Tree in support of a variety of children’s and family charities across Kent and the...

Basildon becomes Essex’s first electric bus depot as First Bus completes £30.6 million transformation

BASILDON has become home to Essex's first fully electric bus depot following the completion of a £30.6 million project delivered by First Bus in...

Thurrock MP Jen Craft welcomes chancellor’s budget

RESPONDING to today’s Budget, Jen Craft, Labour MP for Thurrock, said: “Today, the Chancellor took another step in our mission to bring down the cost...

Tackling the stigma around men’s mental health

TWO men have shared their experiences to encourage others to come forward if they need help with mental health struggles. Mark and Simon are part...

Essex Police joins forces with BT and EE to tackle misuse of artificial intelligence

ESSEX Police today announces a new partnership with BT and EE to give simple, practical advice to young people, parents, guardians and teachers to...

Tilbury: Hare coursing suspects issued with legal orders by Rural Engagement Team

TWO men have been issued with legal orders after Essex Police received reports of hare coursing in fields near Good Easter. Following these reports, the...

Victory for James McMurdock MP as he secures government commitment on 2026 Thurrock Elections.

JAMES McMurdock MP has claimed victory in his campaign to protect voters' rights and ensure democratic accountability in Thurrock, following repeated government evasions on...

Appeal to build bungalow behind Grays home rejected over design concerns

A BID to build a one-bedroom bungalow behind a property in Grays has been thrown out after a planning inspector ruled it would harm...

Police appeal for cyclist to come forward after collision with six-year-old

ESSEX Police are asking the bicycle rider to come forward after a collision in Copland Road, Stanford-le-Hope on Monday 24 November. At around 8.30am a...

Alzheimer’s Prevention charity pioneers research on nutrition biomarkers to detect dementia risk from age 18

THE Food for the Brain Foundation’s Cognitive Function Test will now be used to assess blood biomarkers being developed in the ‘READ OUT’ trial,...

Tributes to fallen Essex police officer PC Mathew ‘Mat’ Parker

FROM Essex Police: “It is with great sadness that we confirm the identity of our police officer who tragically died in the line of...

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